Abstract : This research investigated improvements in weight and performance of generic airdrop platform concepts by the use of advanced composite materials. Several concepts were generated and analyzed for the parachute opening load case. The three most promising concepts were also analyzed for the roller load, extraction load, cresting load, and landing impact cases. Although several concepts performed quite well, the most promising concept had S-glass/epoxy face sheets bonded to pultruded E-glass/epoxy I-beams. It was determined that advanced composite airdrop platforms potentially offer lower weight and better performance than the present platform at a lower life-cycle cost.